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Lances Left surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 WIB
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Lances Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lances Left sea temperature is
29.6° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lances Left this week:

The surf forecast for Lances Left over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lances Left in the next 12 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 13th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 16th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 18th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lances Left over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)131817161515141414141413161615141717161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)44841863023753853713873824372572052684834354825281221822921818
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
W
10
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
W
20
W
20
W
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:20PM
0.79
2:22AM
0.44
3:24PM
0.81
3:52AM
0.44
4:19PM
0.85
4:55AM
0.47
5:06PM
0.91
5:41AM
0.51
5:46PM
0.97
6:18AM
0.56
6:22PM
1.02
6:53AM
0.61
6:55PM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:03PM
0.36
7:28AM
0.27
11:05PM
0.29
8:43AM
0.27
11:43PM
0.23
9:50AM
0.24
12:13AM
0.17
10:44AM
0.21
12:41AM
0.13
11:29AM
0.17
1:08AM
0.09
12:10PM
0.15
1:35AM
0.06
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--
Sunset-6:36--6:36--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--3--21-5-111462610132111916
Temp. °C282828282828272827282827272727262627262626
Feels °C (?)303030313030303029292928282928282828272726
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Information about the Lances Left Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lances Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Lances Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lances Left surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Lances Left) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lances Left may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Mentawi Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near LancesLeft, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mentawi Islands, consider staying in Padang which is 166 km (103 miles) away.

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